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2017 Maserati LEVANTE S

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Maserati LEVANTE S has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 5. The most common issue is electrical problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 maserati levante s. the contact stated while at a standstill, the vehicle loss motive power, without warning. the contact stated that the instrument panel flickered when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. the manufacturer was not infor. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.

5

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 3 of 3)

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
40%
  • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFOR
  • The contact owns a 2017 Maserati Levante S. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the transmission would independently shift to neutral(N) causing the vehicle to decelerate unintendedly. During the failure the driver was able to shift to the park(P) and back to the drive(D) to corr
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFOR

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (1)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE28/12/2016

Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) is recalling certain 2017 Levante vehicles. The engine software may cause the transmission to shift to neutral, or the engine to shut down, when the vehicle speed is approximately two miles per hour.

Risk: If the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral, or the engine shuts down, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Maserati will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Maserati customer service at 1-877-696-2737. Maserati's number for this recall is 338.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Maserati LEVANTE S

Live EIA prices
Per year
$3,001
Per month
$250
Per mile
25.0¢
MPG
16
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,429/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,527/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Maserati LEVANTE S

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,260
Full coverage / month
$188
Liability only / year
$732
vs US avg
+35%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$2260

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Maserati New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 50K mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
6 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Maserati. If you're buying a used 2017 LEVANTE S, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Maserati dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFOR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MASERATI LEVANTE S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFOR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS (5-20 MPH), THE VEHICLE WILL SWITCH OVER TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN . THIS HAVE HAPPEN WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP AND MORE DANGEROUSLY, WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Maserati dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Maserati LEVANTE S — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
5

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